Coincidentally, it was also Brentford and Manchester United who they beat in succession back in September. There is also the small matter of revenge to exact against the Tractor Boys, who handed Spurs perhaps their most crushing defeat of the season in November — sat in 18th at the time,

Tottenham hope to continue their improved run of form and pile more misery on Manchester City on Wednesday. Since Ange Postecoglou’s passionate defence of his injury-hit side following their FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa,

Spurs will play their first Saturday match since January 4 when they travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town at 3 pm on February 22. Ange Postecoglou’s side have been a regular fixture on Sundays over the past two months,